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On Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, senior student-athletes from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ North and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ East signed their national letters of intent to compete in collegiate athletics at the NCAA level.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ North celebrated 39 student-athletes committing to 17 different sports, while ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ East recognized 39 athletes across 15 sports. In total, 78 student-athletes from the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Central School District will continue their academic and athletic careers at colleges and universities across the country.

The district extends its appreciation to the coaches whose dedication and guidance have played a crucial role in helping these student-athletes excel both on and off the field.

This milestone highlights the strength of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s athletic programs and the hard work of its students.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ East

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ North

Date Added: 5/1/2025

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ High School North is proud to announce its Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian: Sabir Tarique and Tasmiah Tawhid, respectively. These two outstanding students have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to service.

Valedictorian: Sabir Tarique
Hailing from Lake Ronkonkoma, Sabir Tarique has earned the title of valedictorian with a weighted GPA of 105.27. Throughout his high school career, Sabir has been an active participant in Model UN and the Math Honor Society. He has also dedicated time to volunteering with the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery. This fall, Sabir will attend Case Western Reserve University, where he plans to major in mathematics.

Salutatorian: Tasmiah Tawhid
Tasmiah Tawhid, of Ronkonkoma, has been named salutatorian with a weighted GPA of 105.16. Tasmiah has held leadership roles in several organizations, including serving as secretary and publicity director of the Mentor Club, secretary of the Economics and Finance Club, treasurer of the Mentor Club and secretary of the Work Based Learning Club. She is a recipient of the 2023 Long Island Science Fair Merit Award and earned first place at the 2024 New York Science and Engineering Fair. Additionally, Tasmiah achieved the prestigious 2024 AP Capstone Diploma. She will attend Stony Brook University to pursue a degree in pre-medicine with a focus on neurology.

Congratulations to Sabir and Tasmiah on their remarkable achievements. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ North is proud to celebrate their success and looks forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.

Date Added: 4/30/2025

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ East and North students made an impressive showing at the annual Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) Show in Sayville this past weekend, earning multiple top honors. In a groundbreaking moment for the competition, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ High School East senior Leah Ratto swept every specialty award – a first in BAFFA history.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Wrigley, Ratto earned 1st Place in the Painting category and claimed all four of BAFFA’s major specialty awards:

* 2025 Olivia & Harlan Fischer 2nd Best in Show.
* 2025 Jacqueline C. Palmer Award.
* 2025 Bell Street Artists Scholarship.
* 2025 Women Sharing Art Scholarship.

Other standout ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ artists included:

* Liliana Cirello (HS East, Mrs. DelVallez): 2nd Place in Mixed Media.
* Kim Lee (HS North, Mr. Oswald): 1st Place in Photography.
* Jahzara Reyes (HS North, Mrs. Provini): 2nd Place in Painting.

These talented students exemplify the strength of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s fine arts program and the dedication of their teachers. Congratulations to all.

Date Added: 4/30/2025

Business Law students from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ East and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ North High Schools recently participated in a guided tour of the John P. Cohalan Jr. Court Complex in Central Islip, New York, gaining valuable insight into the workings of the Suffolk County Court System.

During the visit, students explored a courtroom setting and learned about the key roles of individuals such as the prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, jurors, court clerk and court officers. The experience also included a behind-the-scenes look at the Sheriff’s Lock Up and holding cells located between courtrooms.

A highlight of the tour was the opportunity to meet and speak with two judges, who shared their personal journeys into the legal field and explained the education and training required for careers in law. The judges also discussed the role of the district attorney and the arraignment process.

To round out their educational experience, students observed live criminal arraignments, witnessing how charges are formally presented to the accused and learning which offenses are bailable. The visit provided students with an in-depth understanding of courtroom procedures and introduced them to a wide range of legal and civil service career paths available within the court system.

This engaging field trip offered students a meaningful, real-world connection to their Business Law curriculum and inspired many to consider futures in the legal profession.

Date Added: 4/30/2025

At the most recent Board of Education meeting, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Central School District proudly recognized a wide range of student-athletes, coaches and teams from both ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ East and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ East Highlights:

* Cheerleading was a standout program, earning titles as County, Division, NYS champions and UCA Regional. Coach Victoria Aghabekian was named Section XI Class A Coach of the Year. Multiple athletes received All-County and Newsday All-Long Island honors.
* Boys and girls basketball were named Scholar Athlete teams. Varsity coach Tom Erb and JV coach Kyle O’Reilly earned Coach of the Year honors. Notable individual awards included Rookie of the Year and Academic All-County.
* Girls winter track achieved League and County champion status, with multiple All-American, All-County, All-Section XI and NYS Champion recognitions, including standout Gianna Mauri.
* Wrestling honored both male and female athletes with All-County and All-League awards.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ North Highlights:

* Cheerleading continued its excellence with a Scholar Athlete Team recognition and major individual honors, including Suffolk County Cheerleader of the Year Gabriella Fleischer.
* Boys and girls winter track teams earned high marks, with numerous athletes receiving All-County, All-League and All-Section XI honors.
* Wrestling was named Section XI Division 1 Dual Meet champions, with five male and four female wrestlers earning All-County accolades.
* Boys basketball and boys winter track also earned Scholar Athlete Team designations, with Academic All-County athletes highlighted.

Combined District Achievements:

* Arrowettes were celebrated as national champions, with multiple dancers named LIDTA All-Long Island captains.
* Girls bowling and boys swim teams were honored as Scholar Athlete teams. Brayden Savas (swim) stood out with All-County, All-League and All-State honors, while Sabrina Quaranta (bowling) earned All-County recognition.

The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Board of Education applauded these incredible accomplishments, recognizing the dedication, sportsmanship and academic excellence of the district’s athletes and coaches.

Date Added: 4/25/2025